I think I know why people on Instagram post more stories than every other type of content.
Stories are the only type of content there that isn't subject to the algorithm. You only see stories from people you follow. They are sorted somewhat algorithmically, but I believe it's just based on how much you interact with that person.
So, does this mean that almost everyone subconsciously wants non-algorithmic social media?
Sep 30, 2026, 6:41 AM@grishka yes, and ephemeral lol
@dansup many people add them to highlights tho
@grishka My guess is that people want a comprehendible social media — a social media where they have some sense of why they're being shown any given post — and "I followed the person who posted it" is the easiest explanation to comprehend. They'd probably be as comfortable with algorithmic options that link back to their own decision-making in some way, but very few algorithms are transparent enough to erase the unease of not knowing why you're being shown a topic.